Three Sheboygan Reads events set for this weekend

Debra Ann Miller

Mead Public Library will offer three free public programs for teens and adults this weekend as part of its "Sheboygan Reads Jane Austen" program. The featured book was written by Wisconsin native Carrie Bebris who writes the "Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mystery" series. Mead Public Library presents the Sheboygan Reads program every other year with funding from the Mead Public Library Foundation.

? "Gallantry at Sea: The British and American Navies in the War of 1812" will be presented by retired UWM history professor John H. Schroeder, author of four books about 19th century Naval History, at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. This year marks the Bicentennial of the War of 1812-1814 in which naval battles between British and American warships played an important and dramatic role. In effect, the ships of the tiny American navy stunned and defeated the warships of the huge British navy on a number of occasions.

Professor Schroeder's field of expertise is 19th century American history. He is currently completing a book on the Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812.

? "Jane Austen Speaks," a dramatic performance by actress Debra Ann Miller, of Chicago, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Drawing from Jane Austen's letters, novels and Juvenilia, "Jane" speaks to the audience from Chawton Cottage in the autumn of 1815. Miller portrays Jane Austen in the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life.

In addition to portraying Jane Austen, Miller is currently touring the country in With Lincoln Productions' "Visiting the Lincolns" and "Mrs. Lincoln's Salon," as Mary Todd Lincoln. Miller has been working as an historical impersonator for the last 15 years.

? The Heritage Dauncers, a historical English dance group from the Milwaukee area, will perform and teach dances from Regency England at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Performing 18th century dances, the Colonial Heritage Dauncers are outfitted in colorful clothing of the period. They dance graceful minuets, lively country dances and energetic cotillions. They will teach some basic steps to interested participants. Join in, or just watch.

Information about all the Sheboygan Reads events is available on the Mead Library website at www.meadpubliclibrary.org or call 920-459-3400, ext. 3422.

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Three Sheboygan Reads events set for this weekend

Mead Public Library will offer three free public programs for teens and adults this weekend as part of its 'Sheboygan Reads Jane Austen' program. The featured book was written by Wisconsin native

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